How to fold
As soon as your clothing comes out of the dryer, it is best to fold and put away to avoid wrinkling.
How to fold shirts:
- Begin by holding the shirt by the shoulders between forefinger and thumb in front of you.
- Using your fingers, fold the sleeves back.
- Fold the shirt in half, horizontally, so that the hem touches the neck.
- Smooth.
How to fold pants
- Begin this method by holding the pants in front of you.
- Then you’ll fold the trousers vertically, bringing the legs together, with the pockets on the outside.
- Finally, bring the legs to just above the top of the pocket or about two or three inches below the waistline if there is no pocket.
How to fold skirts
- Fold in half horizontally.
- Then fold the hem to the waistband.
- Fold a second time side to side vertically. The hem should be inside the folded garment. It will be a rectangle shape.
- Finally fold side to side vertically. The hem should be on the inside of the garment and will be a square shape.
Folding for travel:
- Fold a pair of jeans in half, lengthwise. Roll up the length of jeans from the bottom to the cuff.
- Place a t-shirt face down on a flat surface. Fold it’s sleeves back onto the main body of the shirt. Fold the shirt lengthwise before rolling it up.
- For skirts and dresses, lay them face down on a flat surface. Smooth them to avoid bunching of the fabric. Fold the clothing lengthwise so that one half is covering the other half. Smooth again. Fold from the bottom, so the hem touches the neckline. Begin to roll from the bottom.
- If you have to take a bunch of clothing make outfits. Place your pants on the bottom with shirt, underwear, and socks on top of each other. Fold and roll together as one unit. You can even secure with a rubber band. This works well if you have many people to pack for.
